V/Line Handsignaller Recertification

Training Ahead is an approved training supplier of V/Line and offers the V/Line Handsignaller recertification.

This recertification is for individuals wishing to renew their V/Line Handsignaller RIWC job role.

 

When can you book in your appointment?

Due to the differing recertification timeframes for individuals TAA remains flexible with safeworking recertifications.

To schedule a recertification, call the TAA office on 1300 355 900.

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Duration: 1 day
Cost (pp): $500
Location: 8-10 Sloane Street, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Delivery Method: Classroom based learning (face to face)
Assessment Type: Knowledge assessment, practical demonstration and evidence review.
Outcome:

Certificate of Achievement

  • V/Line Handsignaller Recertification Currency
TAA Admission Requirements:

Based on industry consultation and job role expectation as per the V/Line Safeworking Matrix, TAA has the following admission requirements:

Student must provide:

  • General/Medical Requirements:
    • Category 1 Rail Medical
  • Statement of Attainments (or equivalent):
    • TLIF0020 Safely access the rail corridor
    • TLIF0027 Perform lookout duties
    • TLIF2082 Perform handsignaller duties
  • Certificate of Achievement (not expired):
    • V/Line Handsignaller

TAA requires all students to be 18 years of age or older.

When does the course expire: The units of competency do not expire however the Certificate of Achievement expire every 2 years. You can complete the recertification through Training Ahead Australia.
What to bring and wear:

The practical will be completed in a simulated rail corridor and full PPE will be required. The following PPE is a mandatory requirement:

  • Work boots – ankle supportive, steel capped and lace up
  • Long pants
  • Orange long sleeve high visibility shirt or high visibility vest
  • Eye protection – safety glasses
  • Hard hat

If PPE is not provided, it can be purchased from the Training Ahead office for $40 (This includes a hard hat, vest, and safety glasses).




Additional Information

Assessment Type
  • Knowledge assessment
  • Practical demonstration & evidence review
  • Provision of 3x pieces of evidence of you performing the relevant role(s)
    • The evidence must be from across the past 2 years with at least 1 piece of evidence being from within the past 6 months and must include:
    • Sign on sheet
    • Worksite protection plan
    • Diary notes/log
    • Any relevant Safeworking form(s)

Training Ahead may, at their discretion, request additional evidence.

ID To Bring

You are required to bring photo ID, ideally, one of the following two types:

  • Australian Drivers Licence
  • Passport
Nationally Accredited Training

Yes, it is delivered by Aakira Pty Ltd trading as Training Ahead Australia
(RTO Code: 45462).

No Guarantee

Training Ahead does not provide any guarantee that:

  • A student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • A student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.
Work Placement

No work placement is required.

Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number

Unique Student Identifier From 1 January 2015, all students who undertake Nationally Recognised Training must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI).

Your USI means all your training records and results will be in one place. See more at: http://usi.gov.au. To get a USI, go to: http://www.usi.gov.au/create-your-USI/Pages/default.aspx

Students will not be issued a Qualification Testamur or Statement of Attainment without a valid USI.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy
  • Students are required to have the ability to read and write English
  • The ACSF level of this training program has been assessed to be level 2.
  • Students are required to have at least Year 10 level of numeracy, literacy and communication skills. Please advise if you have any language, literacy, or numeracy needs; or difficulties reading, writing, or speaking English.

All individuals entering into this training course are subject to an LLN assessment prior to enrolment. If the LLN assessment does not adequately assess the candidates LLN level or there is any ambiguity, the assessor will conduct a secondary interview to determine the candidates LLN level and take appropriate action, in accordance with TAA’s LLN procedures.

Where a candidate is determined to not meet the required LLN skills required they will not be enrolled in the training program.

Government Funded Training

This course is not eligible for Government Subsidies through Training Ahead Australia.

Upcoming courses

V/Line Handsignaller Recertification
Start End Date Cost
20/01/2025 20/01/2025 $0.00
03/02/2025 03/02/2025 $0.00